Four-term Senator Loren Legarda has filed the K to 3 Foundational Learning and Nurturing Care Act, a landmark measure aimed at tackling the country’s persistent crisis in early education. The bill seeks to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and socio‑emotional learning during the critical years of Kindergarten to Grade 3, bridging the gap between early childhood care and the formal K–12 system.
Legarda underscored the urgency of the measure, citing EDCOM II findings that nearly half of Filipino learners are unable to read […]
Senator Loren Legarda joined colleagues and dignitaries at the necrological rites for former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. on February 16 at the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives, remembering him as a visionary leader whose faith in people and commitment to peace left an enduring mark on the nation.
“How do we measure the life of a man who always seemed to stand at the crossroads of our nation’s story? Today, I speak not only as a Senator […]
How do we measure the life of a man who always seemed to stand at the crossroads of our nation’s story?
Today, I speak not only as a Senator of the Republic, but as one of the many whose paths were defined by the generosity and faith of former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
He was our beloved Manong Joe – a statesman to the world, a peacemaker in times of division, but to many of us, a mentor and a friend. […]
Senator Loren Legarda has condemned what she described as “paulit-ulit na kapabayaan” in maritime safety enforcement following the sinking of MV Trisha Kirsten, calling for direct accountability from regulators and a permanent compensation mechanism for victims of transport disasters.
Legarda extended her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and expressed solidarity with survivors, but emphasized that sympathy alone is no longer acceptable in the face of recurring failures.
“Ito po ay bad habit, kapabayaan ng mga ahensya ng […]
Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Resolution No. 300 urging the Senate to launch a full investigation into the “Epstein files.” The resolution warns that the Philippines may have been exploited as a base for digital cover-up operations aimed at manipulating public perception, and calls for decisive action to protect Filipino children and reinforce the country’s compliance with international human rights obligations.
“Our children must never be exposed to exploitation networks, whether here or abroad. The Epstein files reveal disturbing global […]
